HOLY SATURDAY & EASTER VIGIL
Sat, Apr 19
|Saint Joseph Catholic Church
7:00 am - Procession and Morning Prayer (Please wear BLACK) 7:00 am Procesión y Oración Matutina (vistan de NEGRO) 9:15 pm - Easter Vigil Mass / Vigilia Pascual
Time & Location
Apr 19, 2025, 9:15 PM – Apr 20, 2025, 12:00 AM
Saint Joseph Catholic Church , 514 24th St, Ogden, UT 84401, USA
About the event
Easter Vigil Overview
The Easter Vigil is a significant liturgical celebration in the Catholic Church, marking the transition from Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday. It is celebrated on the evening of Holy Saturday and is considered the most important and solemn liturgy of the Church year.
Service of Light: The vigil begins with the lighting of the Paschal candle, symbolizing the light of Christ. The congregation lights their candles from the Paschal candle, representing the spread of Christ’s light into the world.
Liturgy of the Word: This part includes multiple readings from the Old and New Testaments, recounting the history of salvation. It culminates in the proclamation of the Resurrection of Jesus.
Baptismal Liturgy: The Easter Vigil is a traditional time for baptizing new members into the Church. Candidates are baptized, confirmed, and receive First Communion during this service.
Eucharist: The celebration concludes with the Eucharistic liturgy, where the faithful…
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